Birmingham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PGCE Secondary English in Edgbaston United Kingdom | Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University
|
Edgbaston United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,085
(c. USD21,437.77)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Our PGCE in English will prepare you to become an educator capable of teaching the diverse English curriculum, encompassing Language, Literature, Drama, and Media studies.
You'll acquire instructional techniques to help students enhance their reading, writing, speaking, and listening abilities, transforming them into skilled communicators.
The program combines taught modules, assignments, and School-Based Training, all centered on your Progress Journal that tracks your development against our ITE Core Curriculum. This rigorous curriculum aligns with the ITT Core Content Framework (DfE, 2019) and the Teachers' Standards, essential benchmarks for educators throughout their careers.
PLACEMENTS
School placements constitute two-thirds of your training, providing diverse experiences across multiple educational settings.
You'll complete placements in at least two different schools, with additional visits to primary schools and post-16 institutions when relevant. These experiences offer valuable insights into teaching practices and broaden your professional exposure.
Throughout your placements, subject and professional mentors will support your learning journey, offering guidance and constructive feedback.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
You will need to have a good degree (normally a 2:2 or above) in a relevant subject from a UK higher education institution or equivalent.
Applicants without a degree in English may be required to take an Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course prior to starting the PGCE course.
You must have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent) in both English language and mathematics prior to enrolment and if you are offered an interview you will take a written test to assess your standard of English.
IELTS - 7.0 (6.5 in all components) or equivalent.
TOEFL IBT - Overall 95, Reading - 24, Listening - 22, Speaking - 25, Writing - 24, PTEAcademic - 76
Applicants without a degree in English may be required to take an Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course prior to starting the PGCE course.
You must have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent) in both English language and mathematics prior to enrolment and if you are offered an interview you will take a written test to assess your standard of English.
IELTS - 7.0 (6.5 in all components) or equivalent.
TOEFL IBT - Overall 95, Reading - 24, Listening - 22, Speaking - 25, Writing - 24, PTEAcademic - 76
Tuition
GBP
16,085